October 05, 2010

Exhibition: Tyranny of Beauty

Marie Antoinette is "the height of sophistication," to Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who spoke about his recent exhibition to the Straits Times. In Castelbajac's current exhibition: Tyranny of Beauty he aims to

"disembody Marie-Antoinette and turn her into a 21st century woman."

Heather recently posted on the show and all the reasons you may want to check it out! I want to share a work from the show that you may be interested in....

This particular work of art features three busts of Marie Antoinette. The question he asked:

What would a plastic surgeon recommend for Marie Antoinette today?

Castelbajac has created three different designs, if you will, each from a different cultural point of view: French, American and Russian.

The French makeover keeps the long forehead, but reduces the size of her lips, while keeping a very similar nose. The American prescription minimizes the nose and lifts the eyes, while the Russian look features enhanced cheekbones and jawline with a petite nose.

(1 French, 2 American, 3 Russian)

What do you think of his creations? Would Marie Antoinette go for any of these looks? Will you be checking out the exhibition Tyranny of Beauty?

5 comments

Marie Antoinette was so beautiful... I don't think she would have changed anything in her face. Maybe her body, when she gained some weight after her first pregnancy and the years before the revolution.

I agree with mistress Boleyn, those wigs were awful, I've never been one for short hair. If I had to choose a look, it would be the Russian, but I do not believe that Marie-Antoinette would have approved of any of them ;D

But kudos to the artist anyways, because it is a fun idea, and nice work done.